Boston Dynamics CEO Quits Before Robots Take His Job for Real
KEY POINTS
- •Robert Playter announced he'll step down as Boston Dynamics CEO effective February 27, 2026.
- •Playter began at the company in 1994, witnessing ownership changes from Google to SoftBank, then Hyundai.
- •The hoodie-worthy CEO exit follows the announcement of Atlas, a humanoid robot aimed for factory work by 2028.
Robert Playter, who joined Boston Dynamics’ robot fiesta in 1994 after MIT aerospace dreams, is stepping down as CEO on February 27, 2026. He’s leaving just after unveiling Atlas—the six-foot-tall humanoid expected to clock in at factories by 2028, performing labor tasks probably worse than actual humans complain about. Having survived Boston Dynamics’ revolving-door ownership from Google to SoftBank and now Hyundai, Playter oversaw nearly 1,100 robot devotees. With Amanda McMaster stepping in as interim CEO, Playter promises no advisory role—he’s off to enjoy real-life 'human' downtime with friends and family instead of robot overlords. Thanks, Rob, for programming your own retirement!
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Boston Dynamics CEO drops out right when humanoid robot Atlas is set to steal every factory job by 2028. Rob’s clearly smarter than his own bots—exiting before the robots unionize.
Robert Playter spent 30 years building robots. Now he’s quitting just before they take *all* the jobs. Smart move or scared chaos?
Atlas robots to start factory gigs by 2028, but CEO Rob bails first. Even CEOs know when to run from their robot future.
Source: Businessinsider | Published: 2/10/2026 | Author: Lloyd Lee
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